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14-JAN-2017 1895

Benz Omnibus

Stuttgart view map

• Cylinders 1
• Displacement 2651 cm³ (162 cu in)
• Output 5 ps (3.7 kW)
• at engine speed 600/min
• Top speed 20 km/h (12 mph)
• Seats 8

In 1895 Benz & Cie built the world's first two buses which ushered in the era of motorized local public transport. They operated on the Siegen-Netphen-Deuz route in the Siegerland in West Germany - but only for a few weeks because incessant rain had made the roads impassable.

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Nirvan Hope26-Feb-2017 04:22
Super sharp image. A much lighter looking vehicle than what's on the roads today!
Dennis Hoyne26-Feb-2017 03:24
A superb capture of this classic! They've come a long way. V.
Gill Kopy26-Feb-2017 02:40
This had an engine ?? What fun it must have been to dash around in this. Super shot V
Hank Vander Velde25-Feb-2017 20:45
Good shot of this beautiful carriage Pieter.
Martin Lamoon25-Feb-2017 19:26
An excellent capture of this fine carriage.
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Patricia Kay25-Feb-2017 17:48
Fabulous image with great details of this old bus Pieter...BV
Walter Otto Koenig25-Feb-2017 17:11
Very nice sharp shot with great detail and exposure. "V"
borisalex25-Feb-2017 15:34
WOW 😲 great experience to see that museum. Fine shot!V.
Nora van Beek25-Feb-2017 15:00
Beautifully preserved relic of the past. Excellent, sharp capture! V
Helen Betts25-Feb-2017 14:27
How fascinating, it almost looks like a stagecoach from the American West. V.
carabias25-Feb-2017 13:43
Elegant and beautiful car! V
chris morton25-Feb-2017 13:05
an interesting hybrid between the traditional coach and internal combustion engine. BTW I think the horse drawn equivalent preceded as public transport
joseantonio25-Feb-2017 12:59
very nice capture of this old bus.V.
Graeme25-Feb-2017 11:24
Great capture of this old Benz, Pieter.BV!
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